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|address= 5440 N River Rd
|address= 5440 N River Rd
|city= Rosemont, Illinois {{Flag|USA}}
|city= Rosemont, Illinois {{Flag|USA}}
|attendance=
|attendance= ~224
|entryfees=
|entryfees=
|pot=  
|pot= ''Melee'': $760.00<br>''Smash 4'': $2,400.00
|ssbmwinner= {{Sm|DJ Nintendo|USA}}
|ssbmwinner= {{Sm|DJ Nintendo|USA}}
|ssb4uwinner= {{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}}
|ssb4uwinner= {{Sm|ZeRo|Chile}}
|director= Richard "The Hadou" Thiher
|organizer= Richard "The Hadou" Thiher
}}
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'''Combo Breaker 2015''' was a fighting game tournament held in Rosemont, Illinois, on May 22th-24th, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, organized by Richard "The Hadou" Thiher. It was the spiritual successor of the ''Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament'' series, after its director Adam Heart decided to retire the tournament in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2014/02/08/ultimate-fighting-game-tournament-series-bowing-out-after-tenth-installment/ |title=Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament Series Bowing Out After Tenth Installment |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2015/02/20/following-the-ultimate-fighting-game-tournament-how-a-lengthy-history-shaped-combo-breakers-vision/ |title=Following the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament – How a Lengthy History Shaped Combo Breaker’s Vision |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>
'''Combo Breaker 2015''' was a fighting game tournament held in Rosemont, Illinois, on May 22nd-24th, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, organized by Richard "The Hadou" Thiher. It was the spiritual successor of the ''Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament'' series, after its director Adam Heart decided to retire the tournament in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2014/02/08/ultimate-fighting-game-tournament-series-bowing-out-after-tenth-installment/ |title=Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament Series Bowing Out After Tenth Installment |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2015/02/20/following-the-ultimate-fighting-game-tournament-how-a-lengthy-history-shaped-combo-breakers-vision/ |title=Following the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament – How a Lengthy History Shaped Combo Breaker’s Vision |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>


The tournament featured more than fifteen games on its lineup, including [[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]] and [[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Smash 4]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2015/05/24/combo-breaker-day-1-streaming-live-from-rosemont-illinois/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Results |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esportsearnings.com/events/2745-combo-breaker-2015 |title=Combo Breaker 2015 |publisher=eSportsEarnings.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>, handling both tournaments were directed by {{Sm|Juggleguy}} and {{Sm|D. Disciple}}, two widely known community members and tournament directors, while a dedicated live stream channel was handled by the [[VGBootCamp]] crew. On March 27th, it was announced that a $1,000.00 pot bonus was added to the Smash 4 Top 8, by Gaming Generations, one of the event's main sponsors and equipment supplier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smashboards.com/threads/combo-breaker-2015-re-announced.396487/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Re-Announced |publisher=Smashboards |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>
The tournament featured more than fifteen games on its lineup, including ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee|Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|Smash 4]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shoryuken.com/2015/05/24/combo-breaker-day-1-streaming-live-from-rosemont-illinois/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Results |publisher=Shoryuken.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.esportsearnings.com/events/2745-combo-breaker-2015 |title=Combo Breaker 2015 |publisher=eSportsEarnings.com |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>, handling both tournaments were directed by {{Sm|Juggleguy}} and {{Sm|D. Disciple}}, two widely known community members and tournament directors, while a dedicated live stream channel was handled by the {{Team|VGBootCamp}} crew. On March 27th, it was announced that a $1,000.00 pot bonus was added to the ''Smash 4'' Top 8, by Gaming Generations, one of the event's main sponsors and equipment supplier.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://smashboards.com/threads/combo-breaker-2015-re-announced.396487/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Re-Announced |publisher=Smashboards |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>


==Official game lineup==
==Official game lineup==
[[File:Sm4sh Bonus Announcement.png|400x200px|framed|right|Banner for Top 8 pot bonus added by Gaming Generations]]
[[File:Sm4sh Bonus Announcement.png|380x190px|thumb|Banner for Top 8 pot bonus added by Gaming Generations]]
Following UFGT's tradition to host a extensive list of fighting games, Combo Breaker 2015 featured nineteen single game tournaments in addition to a "Mistery Game Tournament", divided by ''Main Stage Tournaments'', ''Side Stage Tournaments'' and ''Side Retro Tournaments''. {{forwiiu}} was listed as ''Main Stage'', with 147 entrants, while ''Melee'' was listed as ''Side Stage'', with 77 entrants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://combobreaker.org/tournaments/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 tournaments |publisher=Combobreaker.org |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ComboBreakerFGC/status/603635216431894528 |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Final numbers |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>
Following UFGT's tradition to host a extensive list of fighting games, Combo Breaker 2015 featured nineteen single game tournaments in addition to a "Mistery Game Tournament", divided by ''Main Stage Tournaments'', ''Side Stage Tournaments'' and ''Side Retro Tournaments''. {{forwiiu}} was listed as ''Main Stage'', with 147 entrants, while ''Melee'' was listed as ''Side Stage'', with 77 entrants.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://combobreaker.org/tournaments/ |title= Combo Breaker 2015 tournaments |publisher=Combobreaker.org |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/ComboBreakerFGC/status/603635216431894528 |title= Combo Breaker 2015 Final numbers |publisher=Twitter |accessdate=2015-08-17}}</ref>


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==Results==
==Results==
==={{forwiiu}} singles===
==={{forwiiu}} singles===
[http://combobreaker.challonge.com/2015_ssb4_final Top 16 bracket]
(147 entrants)<br>
[http://combobreaker.challonge.com/2015_ssb4_final Top 16 Bracket]
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|2nd||{{Sm|Coco|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$480.00
|2nd||{{Sm|Coco|USA}}||{{Head|Olimar|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$480.00
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|3rd||{{Flag|USA}} [[Smasher:Nite (Illinois)|Nite]]||{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$312.00
|3rd||{{Flag|USA}} {{Sm|NiTe}}||{{Head|Rosalina|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$312.00
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|4th||{{Sm|JJROCKETS|USA}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$168.00
|4th||{{Sm|JJROCKETS|USA}}||{{Head|Diddy Kong|g=SSB4|s=16px}}||$168.00
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===''[[Melee]]'' singles===
===''[[Melee]]'' singles===
[http://combobreaker.challonge.com/2015_melee_final Top 16 bracket]<br>
(77 entrants)<br>
[http://combobreaker.challonge.com/2015_melee_final Top 16 Bracket]<br>
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuWecXTQsbA Grand Finals]
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuWecXTQsbA Grand Finals]
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====''for Wii U'' doubles====
====''for Wii U'' doubles====
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[12 teams]<br>
(12 teams)<br>
[http://challonge.com/wiiudoublescb2015 Bracket]
[http://challonge.com/wiiudoublescb2015 Bracket]
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|1st||{{Sm|Coco|USA}}||||{{Sm|BoSkotty|USA}}||||
|1st||{{Sm|Coco|USA}}||||{{Sm|BoScotty|USA}}||||
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|2nd||{{Sm|Acid|USA}}||||{{Sm|TKbreezy|USA}}||||
|2nd||{{Sm|Acid|USA}}||||{{Sm|TKbreezy|USA}}||||
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====''Melee'' doubles====
====''Melee'' doubles====
[10 teams]<br>
(10 teams)<br>
[http://challonge.com/meleedoublescb2015 Bracket]
[http://challonge.com/meleedoublescb2015 Bracket]
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|4th||{{Sm|ORLY|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|Narcissa|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
|4th||{{Sm|ORLY|USA}}||{{Head|Captain Falcon|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||{{Sm|Narcissa|USA}}||{{Head|Marth|g=SSBM|s=16px}}{{Head|Fox|g=SSBM|s=16px}}||
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[[Category:2015 tournaments]]
[[Category:2015 tournaments]]
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Latest revision as of 17:32, June 7, 2023

Combo Breaker 2015
ComboBreakerOfficialLogo.jpg
Dates May 22nd-24th, 2015
Venue Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare
Address/City 5440 N River Rd
Rosemont, Illinois USA
Attendance ~224
Pot size(s) Melee: $760.00
Smash 4: $2,400.00
Results
Super Smash Bros. Melee winners USA DJ Nintendo
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U winners Chile ZeRo
Staff
Organizer(s) Richard "The Hadou" Thiher

Combo Breaker 2015 was a fighting game tournament held in Rosemont, Illinois, on May 22nd-24th, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare, organized by Richard "The Hadou" Thiher. It was the spiritual successor of the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament series, after its director Adam Heart decided to retire the tournament in 2014.[1][2]

The tournament featured more than fifteen games on its lineup, including Melee and Smash 4[3][4], handling both tournaments were directed by Juggleguy and D. Disciple, two widely known community members and tournament directors, while a dedicated live stream channel was handled by the VGBootCamp crew. On March 27th, it was announced that a $1,000.00 pot bonus was added to the Smash 4 Top 8, by Gaming Generations, one of the event's main sponsors and equipment supplier.[5]

Official game lineup[edit]

Banner for the Combo Breaker 2015 Smash 4 pot bonus announcement.
Banner for Top 8 pot bonus added by Gaming Generations

Following UFGT's tradition to host a extensive list of fighting games, Combo Breaker 2015 featured nineteen single game tournaments in addition to a "Mistery Game Tournament", divided by Main Stage Tournaments, Side Stage Tournaments and Side Retro Tournaments. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U was listed as Main Stage, with 147 entrants, while Melee was listed as Side Stage, with 77 entrants.[6][7]

Finals Game Entrants Pot Size
Main Stage Mortal Kombat X 273 $12,620.00
Main Stage Ultra Street Fighter IV 268 $2,650.00
Main Stage Guilty Gear Xrd 155 $2,290.00
Main Stage Super Smash Bros. for Wii U singles 147 $2,400.00
Main Stage Killer Instinct 106 $12,620.00
Main Stage Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 98 $930.00
Main Stage Tekken Tag Tournament 2 64 $590.00
Main Stage Mystery Game Tournament 128 $1,210.00
Side Stage Super Smash Bros. Melee singles 77 $760.00
Side Stage Injustice: Gods Among Us 31 $310.00
Side Stage The King of Fighters XIII 42 $400.00
Side Stage Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 38 $360
Side Stage Under Night In-Birth 64 $630.00
Side Stage Skullgirls 104 $3,040.00
Side Stage Divekick 44 $690.00
Side Stage Lethal League (2v2 teams) 36 $360.00
Side Retro Stage Vampire Savior 30 $300.00
Side Retro Stage Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes 22 $220.00
Side Retro Stage Garou: Mark of the Wolves 28 $280.00
Side Retro Stage Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 14 $140.00

Results[edit]

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U singles[edit]

(147 entrants)
Top 16 Bracket

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st Chile ZeRo Sheik's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.Diddy Kong's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $1,200.00
2nd USA Coco Olimar's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $480.00
3rd USA NiTe RosalinaHeadSSB4-U.png $312.00
4th USA JJROCKETS Diddy Kong's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $168.00
5th USA Acid Captain Falcon's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $72.00
5th USA GDX Diddy Kong's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $72.00
7th USA Dekillsage Luigi's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $48.00
7th USA Mr. Doom Yoshi's stock icon in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. $48.00

Melee singles[edit]

(77 entrants)
Top 16 Bracket
Grand Finals

Place Name Character(s) Earnings
1st USA DJ Nintendo FoxHeadSSBM.png $380.00
2nd USA Duck SamusHeadSSBM.png $152.00
3rd USA The Moon MarthHeadSSBM.png $98.80
4th USA Dart! MarthHeadSSBM.png $53.20
5th USA Darkrain CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png $22.80
5th USA Frootloop FalcoHeadSSBM.png $22.80
7th USA Juggleguy CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png $15.20
7th USA Vro MarthHeadSSBM.png $15.20

Side events[edit]

for Wii U doubles[edit]

(12 teams)
Bracket

Place Name Character(s) Name Character(s) Earnings
1st USA Coco USA BoScotty
2nd USA Acid USA TKbreezy
3rd USA JJROCKETS USA Mr. Doom
4th USA Dr Pizza USA Skillager

Melee doubles[edit]

(10 teams)
Bracket

Place Name Character(s) Name Character(s) Earnings
1st USA The Moon FoxHeadSSBM.png USA DJ Nintendo FoxHeadSSBM.png $200.00
2nd USA Frootloop FoxHeadSSBM.png USA Mundungu FoxHeadSSBM.png
3rd USA Dart! MarthHeadSSBM.pngFoxHeadSSBM.png USA Darkrain CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png
4th USA ORLY CaptainFalconHeadSSBM.png USA Narcissa MarthHeadSSBM.pngFoxHeadSSBM.png

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament Series Bowing Out After Tenth Installment. Shoryuken.com. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  2. ^ Following the Ultimate Fighting Game Tournament – How a Lengthy History Shaped Combo Breaker’s Vision. Shoryuken.com. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  3. ^ Combo Breaker 2015 Results. Shoryuken.com. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  4. ^ Combo Breaker 2015. eSportsEarnings.com. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  5. ^ Combo Breaker 2015 Re-Announced. Smashboards. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  6. ^ Combo Breaker 2015 tournaments. Combobreaker.org. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.
  7. ^ Combo Breaker 2015 Final numbers. Twitter. Retrieved on 2015-08-17.


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